Best in Class Concepts for 2015
December 04, 2014.
Trade Publications
With the New Year quickly approaching, the timing is right to create a compliance plan for 2015. The coming year is the ideal time to move forward with new trade compliance ideas. Below are five concepts that will help you ensure a best in class compliance program. These five areas...
WTO Successfully Completes Agreement
December 04, 2014.
Trade Publications
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has finally agreed on a major deal that has been in the works for over a year. The Trade Facilitation Agreement (FTA) is designed to increase trade between countries by reducing legal challenges and costs. The agreement, anticipated to add $1 trillion to the world economy,...
Read MoreMake NAFTA Work For You In 2015
December 03, 2014.
Trade Publications
The terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) can be an important tool in your savings initiative toolbox. Learn how to make NAFTA work for you in the New Year by utilizing the below tips from our NAFTA experts. Understand the Agreement Savvy businesses have effectively used NAFTA...
Read MoreCBP Announces Changes to Focused Assessment Process
October 07, 2014.
Trade Publications
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) advised that as of October 1st, changes have been adopted that address the way that focused assessments are conducted. The changes to this program will bring the focused assessment process in line with current Government Auditing Standards and will place emphasis on...
Read MoreTrade Compliance in Challenging Regions
September 30, 2014.
Trade Publications
The goal of any trade compliance organization is to set forth processes with qualified people and partners so that all imports will be declared correctly in their respective country. While this can be managed quite easily in North America and Europe, it continues to be a challenge in more difficult...
Read MoreNew USITC Ruling Impacts Import of Oil Country Tubular Products
September 29, 2014.
Trade Publications
Amid recent global regulatory measures impacting steel imports and exportations, it has never been more essential for importers and suppliers of steel products to strengthen their supply chain and trade compliance programs. Certain regulations that affect the steel trade have been instituted this year; among them are the United States...
Read MoreAluminum Extrusion Smugglers Caught
September 29, 2014.
Trade Publications
Five defendants—who pled guilty to charges of smuggling aluminum extrusions into the United States in August 2014—are scheduled for sentencing later this year. Aluminum extrusions have antidumping and countervailing duties assessed for relevant imports. These five individuals were indicted based on their alleged conspiracy to knowingly...
Read MoreRussian Industry Sector Sanctions
August 11, 2014.
Trade Publications
In order to address Russia’s policy of destabilization in the Ukraine and the occupation in Crimea, the U.S., and the E.U. are increasing the sanctions imposed against Russia. US Sanctions: Federal Register Vol. 79. No. 151 Wednesday, August 6, 2014 The Bureau of Industry and Security has amended the Export...
Read MoreChanges to Export Regulations Involving Satellites
June 03, 2014.
Trade Publications
On May 13, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published regulations expected to significantly change export controls on civil and commercial satellites and their related articles. These new regulatory changes will impact the civil and commercial satellite industry as the export of certain items...
Read MoreWhy is My Shipment Stuck in Customs?
June 02, 2014.
Trade Publications
Your import supply chain has many moving parts, and in order for it to be as efficient as possible all those parts should move like clockwork. If your current supply chain is wrought with storage charges, delayed shipments, and a lack of direction or organization, you can take steps to...
Read MoreChanges to Export Regulations Involving Satellites
May 12, 2014.
Trade Publications
On May 13, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published regulations expected to significantly change export controls on civil and commercial satellites and their related articles. These new regulatory changes will impact the civil and commercial satellite industry as the export of certain...
Read MoreChange In AES Exemptions for TIB & Carnet
May 08, 2014.
Trade Publications
As of April 5th, 2014, a final rule under the U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations will be enforced requiring some items which were previously exempt under 15 CFR 30.37 to be tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau using the Automated Export System (AES). The final rule removes the exemptions for temporary shipments....
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